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ChatGPT harms ‘diversity of thought’ during brainstorms, study finds
Among brainstorming participants using ChatGPT in an experiment, nearly all generated ideas with overlapping concepts and several independently used the same name for their concept.
By Laurel Kalser • June 26, 2025 -
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HR pros are turning their focus toward internal talent capabilities, DDI says
Most HR leaders said they anticipate their organization needing to develop new leadership skills and capabilities during the next five years.
By Carolyn Crist • June 25, 2025 -
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Layoff survivors say a lack of retraining has led to pricey mistakes
Employees who remain are often left to pick up the pieces with little to no support or training, a new survey finds.
By Carolyn Crist • June 24, 2025 -
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Connections beat credentials, according to 70% of workers
Workers worry about reaching out because they don’t know who to contact, what to say or whether networking will actually help them.
By Carolyn Crist • June 17, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Go15 ways to simplify your L&D strategy and get your time back
L&D leaders are juggling too many platforms and providers. Here’s how consolidation can help.
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For revolving-door roles, prioritize attraction and onboarding, Indeed suggests
On the other hand, for low-mobility roles HR should prioritize internal development and retention strategies, the firm said.
By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025 -
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1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates
“The time has come to radically rethink how we’re preparing America’s future workforce,” the American Staffing Association’s CEO said.
By Carolyn Crist • June 12, 2025 -
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Skills-first learning, hiring transforms talent pipelines, report shows
“North America’s learners are turning AI hype into measurable progress,” a Coursera leader said.
By Carolyn Crist • June 10, 2025 -
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‘Earn-and-learn’ programs such as apprenticeships benefit workers and employers, GAO says
Employers cited barriers such as administrative burden and cost, but some federal agencies have launched new initiatives to address these challenges.
By Carolyn Crist • June 10, 2025 -
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Indeed partners with Udemy to bring upskilling to job seekers
The move is aimed at preparing workers to navigate the era of skills-based hiring.
By Carolyn Crist • June 9, 2025 -
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More teens lean toward alternative postsecondary options
School counselors recognize stigma remains for these options but say it’s important that students understand available nondegree pathways.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 6, 2025 -
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Job seekers say there’s a training gap — not a skills gap
Candidates said hiring managers need to be more realistic about qualifications and increase investments in L&D.
By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2025 -
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Virtual reality tools could help train employees who work with robots, study shows
In a digital environment, workers can practice complex tasks through an immersive experience, researchers said.
By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2025 -
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HRCI, Deloitte partner on upskilling academy for HR professionals
CHROs and their teams can build technical skills and pursue leadership development, the companies said.
By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025 -
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Among those in skilled trades, high hopes for a renewed focus on apprenticeships
A push by the Trump administration to put more money into hands-on training is seen as a good start to addressing a long-standing, bipartisan concern: the persistent labor shortage in skilled trades.
By Benton Graham • May 22, 2025 -
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Home Depot is ‘laser focused’ on elevating customer service through associates
A localized training program and generative AI knowledge tools for workers are expected to boost the in-store experience, a company executive said.
By Bryan Wassel • May 21, 2025 -
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Identity of HR 2025In need of talent but with training deprioritized, HR pros are stuck in a catch-22
Training as a top priority dropped from 12% in 2024 to just 5% in 2025, those in the industry told HR Dive.
By Jen A. Miller • May 20, 2025 -
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Employers should be mindful of the mid-life development crisis, report warns
Organizations could be overlooking middle-aged workers’ career growth aspirations, creating a development vacuum, Perceptyx said.
By Kathryn Moody • May 13, 2025 -
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Walmart family plans university to expand STEM workforce
The institution will be housed at the company’s former headquarters and is expected to welcome 1,500 undergrads and 500 nondegree learners.
By Kate Tornone • May 12, 2025 -
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Employers don’t understand workers’ generative AI training needs, report says
IT decision-makers said limited training budgets also hinder upskilling efforts.
By Kathryn Moody • May 6, 2025 -
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L&D leaves too little budget for improving worker performance, study says
RedThread Research sorted front-line worker development into three domains: keeping the lights on, improving the work and planning for the future.
By Kathryn Moody • April 29, 2025 -
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White House declares goal to reach 1M new apprentices per year
In an executive order, the administration castigated previous investments in higher education, stating that none have the incentives necessary “to meet workforce training needs.”
By Kathryn Moody • April 25, 2025 -
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6 examples of how private and public institutions partner on upskilling
Collaborations between private-sector companies and the public sector offer models for building talent pipelines in a variety of ways.
By Caroline Colvin • April 22, 2025 -
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5 workplace challenges holding early career workers back
Employers that consider the onboarding and mentoring needs of new hires may be able to prevent engagement problems, studies show.
By Kathryn Moody • April 21, 2025 -
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Sponsored by FitOn HealthNo, a vacation won’t fix it: Breaking down workplace burnout myths
A getaway won’t solve burnout. Discover real ways to tackle workplace burnout for good.
April 21, 2025
